Glorious antique pottery displayed in Jining

A number of ancient pottery artifacts made between the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been unveiled in Yanzhou district of the prefecture-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, showing the city's long history and rich cultural heritage.

The earthenware pot, a funerary object, is from Dongdun village, Xinyi town in Yanzhou district. It was unearthed in 1989 and was made during the Warring States Period. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A bird-like earthenware pot is from Dongdun village, Xinyi town in Yanzhou district. It was unearthed in 1989 and was made during the Warring States Period. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A drinking vessel dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) is painted with yellow glaze. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An earthenware pigsty, with a toilet on one side, dates back to the Han Dynasty. Farmers in ancient times used to mix human waste, pig feces, as well as straw to make manure fertilizer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An earthenware stovetop dates back to the Han Dynasty. The stovetop has a height of 11.6 centimeters and has a chimney. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An earthenware sedan chair dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It has a roof and a body. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A tri-colored jar, with flowers on the surface, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was discovered in Yanzhou district. Tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty, with its bright colors and extraordinary techniques, represents the start of a new era in China's history of making pottery. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A tri-colored incense burner often used for sacrifices was unearthed in Yanzhou. The burner has three feet and is shaped in the form of a beast. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A pot dating back to the Qing Dynasty is made of special purple clay. The pot's spout, handle, and knob on the cap are made of jade. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A yellow pottery vase is decorated with flowers, birds, and landscapes. The vase dates back to the Qing Dynasty. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]